Habitat for Humanity - North Central Massachusetts

Families in need of a decent place to live build safe adn affordable homes in partnership with us. Habitat houses are modestly sized. They are large enough for the homeowner family's needs, but small enought to keep construction and maintenance costs affordable. By using the labor of volunteers and prospective homeowners, employing efficient building methods, keeping house sizes modest, using donated construction materials and applicances, and issuing no-profit loans, Habitat makes its houses affordable for low-income families to purchase. Affordable homeownership helps create the conditions that free families from instability, stress and fear and encourage self-reliance and confidence. Studies show that strong and stable households are foundational to child development and growth. When a home fosters, instead of hinders, health and safety, families can flourish. Owning an affordable home also allows homeowners to lift up their entire family by saving for their futures and investing in educational opportuniites, bolstering job opportuniities and career growth. During fiscal year 2024, Habitat for Humanity North Central served many people through its long-term homeownership program.

The organization operates a restore. The store receives donated building materials and supplies from contractors that would normally be disposed of at the end of construction. We also receive donations of furniture and household goods from individuals. These items are subsequently resold to generate funds in order to provide resources to continue our affordable home building process.